Derebucak district, Konya, Turkey

Places to visit near Gencek

Gencek is a town in Derebucak district, Konya, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 14 caves and 5 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Amblada (24 km), Lake Beyşehir National Park (37 km) and Eşrefoğlu Mosque (38 km).

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Gencek at a glance

Location
Derebucak district, Konya, Turkey
Coordinates
37.4498° N, 31.5459° E
Places within 50 km
67 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Gencek

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gencek

82 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gencek. The closest is Valley View (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Gencek

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gencek. The closest is Amblada (19 km); the best-known is Amblada (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Gencek

30 caves within 100 km of Gencek. The closest is Balat Cave (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Gencek

22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Gencek. The closest is Muallimhane Cami (33 km); the best-known is Eşrefoğlu Mosque (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gencek

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gencek. The closest is Derebucak Barajı (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Gencek

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Gencek. The closest is Gelin Kavağı Şelalesi (47 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Gencek

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gencek
  2. 3 km Valley View · viewpoint, Derebucak
  3. 3 km Dikenli Dağ · viewpoint, Beyşehir
  4. 21 km Amblada · heritage site, Seydişehir
  5. 16 km Karaca Dağ · viewpoint, Beyşehir
  6. 17 km Balat Cave · cave, Sütçüler
  7. 10 km Back to Gencek

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gencek by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2582Valley View (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1555Amblada (19 km)
    Caves1430Balat Cave (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs522Muallimhane Cami (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs417Derebucak Barajı (12 km)
    Other attractions115Quelle (27 km)
    Waterfalls115Gelin Kavağı Şelalesi (47 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens211Lake Beyşehir National Park (37 km)
    Treks01St. Paul"s Trail (70 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Mada Adası (64 km)
    Museums01Side Müzesi (96 km)

    Gencek: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gencek?

    Valley View (viewpoint, about 3 km), Amblada (heritage site, about 24 km), Dikenli Dağ (viewpoint, about 5 km), Karaca Dağ (viewpoint, about 8 km), Balat Cave (cave, about 10 km), Derebucak Barajı (lake, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gencek?

    67 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 14 caves, 5 mosques & dargahs, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gencek?

    Valley View, about 3 km by road; Dikenli Dağ (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gencek?

    Amblada, about 19 km by road; Amblada (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Gencek?

    Balat Cave, about 10 km by road; Balatini Mağarası (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gencek?

    Start in Gencek, visit Valley View, then Dikenli Dağ, then Amblada, then Karaca Dağ, then Balat Cave, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gencek?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and mosques & dargahs.

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